The fire shelter has been required equipment for wildland firefighters since 1977. Since that time, shelters have saved the lives of more than 300 firefighters and have prevented hundreds of serious injuries. A new generation of fire shelter now offers improved protection from both radiant and convective heat. Even so, the shelter will not protect

2011— Fire Shelter Inspection Guide and Rebag Direction; 2009— Deploying Your Fire Shelter in a Body of Water; 2006—Whats New With the New Generation Fire Shelter; 2005—Large New Generation Fire Shelter now Available; 2003—New Generation Fire Shelter Developed for Wildland Firefighters

How the New Generation Fire Shelter Works. The new generation fire shelter protects primarily by reflecting radiant heat and trapping breathable air . The new shelter has two layers. The outer layer is aluminum foil bonded to woven silica cloth.

New-generation fire shelter provides increased protection from radiant and convective heat in wildland firefighter entrapment situations. Forest Service Spec 5100-606. Fire Shelter (Large), Complete: NFES #0975 NSN: 4240-01-527-5248. Weight 5.2lbs.

Offering increased protection from radiant and convective heat in wildland firefighter entrapment situations, Anchor New Generation Fire Shelters are the dependable solution for wildfire protection. Anchor Industries Inc. has been manufacturing government approved fire …

New-generation fire shelter provides increased protection from radiant and convective heat in wildland firefighter entrapment situations. For firefighters over 6’1″ tall, see the (large) size fire shelter.

These New Generation Wildland Fire Shelter are manufactured with the utmost care and to US Forestry Service specifications and are US Government approved. They include a hard plastic protective liner and nylon carry case that provide firefighters with enhanced protection from direct flame and heat when the wildland fire gets too close for comfort.